Land of hikers
From the sands of the Sahara to the Atlas mountains, Morocco offers
an infinite variety of landscapes. An ideal playing field
and one very much appreciated by
cross-country hikers, riders and skiers.
A very varied landscape
Undulating dunes, arid and rocky plateaus, secret gorges, lush green
valleys, forests of cedar, Alep pine and cork oak…
Nature has remained authentic everywhere. A diversity which any walker dreams
of, whatever their level or the time of year.
The landscape is very
diverse over more than 700km. To the north, the mountains in the Rif
chain provide slopes for experienced climbers; to the east, plateaus,
forests, and stony desert pavements alternate; and finally to the
south the Anti-Atlas range takes you to the ergs, the sandy deserts
where you can make camp for a night or more under the stars.
The right pace for encounters
There is no shortage of means of covering the thousand and one
trails in Morocco. Beginners and children will enjoy short trips
perched on the back of a donkey or a camel. The more experienced can
attempt the famous combined "mule-skiing" trip. For yes,
it does snow in Morocco! This type of
cross-country takes place from the beginning of February to the end
of April. Doing this sort
of cross-country is an excellent way of
finding out about an undiscovered Morocco. The Berbers, the first
inhabitants of Morocco, are one of the pillars of modern Morocco.
They will introduce you to a universe of strong traditions through
architecture,
costumes, dances and local customs.
Travelers who respect local ways are always welcome in accordance
with the traditional
rules of hospitality.
To remember
Travelling cross-country in Morocco is the best way of discovering
the riches of the country and its inhabitants. |